Two individuals who aspired to become anti-ICE influencers have been found guilty of stalking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent at his California home and live-streaming the incident on Instagram. Cynthia Raygoza, 38, of Riverside, and Ashleigh Brown, 38, of Aurora, Colorado, were convicted by a Los Angeles federal jury for stalking the ICE agent by following him to his residence last year.
In August of 2025, Brown and Raygoza live-streamed themselves on social media as they followed the ICE agent from the LA field office to his home, providing directions and encouraging others to share the live stream. Once they arrived at the agent’s home, they wore masks and began yelling and shouting to bystanders, claiming that the neighbor was an ICE agent and making derogatory remarks. They also shouted racial slurs at the victim’s wife, with the victim’s children witnessing the entire incident.
The two women now face up to five years in federal prison and their sentencing hearing has been scheduled for June 8. The stalking of the ICE agent occurred amidst a surge in attacks against immigration officers across the country. In September, an anti-ICE gunman opened fire on federal officers at a Dallas field office, and earlier, there was a bomb threat at the same ICE facility.
The Department of Homeland Security reported a 1,000% increase in assaults against ICE officers, reflecting a dangerous trend of violence directed at law enforcement officials. The City of Los Angeles also experienced anti-ICE rioting last summer, resulting in numerous charges and significant costs for emergency response and property damage.
The verdict against Raygoza and Brown serves as a reminder that while peaceful protests are protected by the Constitution, political violence and unlawful intimidation are not tolerated. The jury’s decision acknowledges the seriousness of their actions and the potential threat they posed to the safety of the ICE agent and his family.
Moving forward, it is crucial to respect the rule of law and engage in constructive dialogue to address concerns related to immigration enforcement, rather than resorting to illegal and dangerous behavior. The case of Raygoza and Brown underscores the importance of upholding the principles of justice and accountability in our society.
